By The Numbers Blog
Capitalize on these Cash Flow Management Tips for Your Small Business
Most small business owners would agree with business icon Sir Richard Branson for saying, “Never take your eyes off the cash flow because it’s the lifeblood of business.” No matter how long you’ve been in operation, you know that managing cash flow for a small business is crucial for its survival and growth because positive...
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Budgeting Best Practices for Small Businesses 101
Effective budgeting is the cornerstone of financial health for any business, regardless of its size. For small businesses, in particular, a well-crafted budget helps you plan for the future, manage cash flow, and make informed decisions. In our experience, however, many of our small business clients find the process daunting or don’t know where to...
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5 Reasons Why Hiring a Payroll Service Supports a Small Business Owner’s Work-Life Balance
As a small business owner, you know how often you find yourself juggling multiple roles simultaneously, from managing operations to handling finances. The balancing act required of working in and on your business is tough to strike. It’s no wonder then that so many small business owners struggle to maintain, if not establish, a healthy...
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How to Decide if You Need a Tax Extension (and things to know before you file for one)
Even the brightest minds have found tax season daunting. Albert Einstein reportedly once quipped that “The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.” Tax extensions might be the second hardest. As the tax season approaches, many individuals find themselves facing the looming deadline of April 15th. Sure, the annual deadline never...
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Avoiding Common Tax Pitfalls: An 8-Step Plan to Help Small Businesses Ensure Accurate Tax Filings
Small businesses often face challenges when it comes to tax filings and those challenges can -- and do! -- cause considerable stress. In fact, research tells us that 80% of small business owners in the U.S. feel stressed during tax season with almost 63% of them rating that stress at three or more on a...
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California Sick Leave Requirements Have Changed!
Are you a small business owner in California! Don't forget that as of January 1, 2024, California's paid sick leave requirements have been amended. (more…)
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Streamlining Your Small Business Tax Preparation: A Step-by-Step Guide
Taxes. Is there anything small business owners dread talking about more? Tax preparation often feels like a monumental, not to mention confusing task, no matter how long you’ve been in business. (more…)
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When Should You Outsource Payroll & Bookkeeping For Your Small Business?
Small business owners often find themselves stuck trying to strike a balance between investing in their business and keeping their purse strings pulled tight. Even well-established and profitable small business owners might hesitate before spending money on their business when the market or global landscape is volatile. On the other hand, investing in critical small...
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7 Ways to Boost Your Business With a Virtual CFO
Small business ownership is not for the faint of heart and in today's dynamic business landscape, staying competitive and profitable requires more than just a great product or service. It necessitates a keen financial strategy and management that can adapt to changing circumstances. As you might already know or have even experienced, not all small...
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10 Reasons Why Your Small Business Needs a Bookkeeper
When it comes to running a small business, we realize that your budget is critically important. That’s why most small business owners are so careful about expenses and reluctant to spend on products or services they really don’t need. While that logic makes sense, there are some corners that really shouldn’t be cut when it...
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